Asian-mena Counsel: M&A Special Report; Employment Law; Judicial Delays; China Arbitration; Insolvency in India
January 25, 2018
Please find below an interactive PDF of the December 2017 edition of Asian-mena Counsel, magazine
Risks for investors ahead of 2018 Malaysia elections
January 24, 2018
Investors should be aware of elevated fraud and corruption risks in the lead-up to the election …
India: Consumer Protection
January 24, 2018
NCDRC’s ruling on ‘Voluntary Consumer Association’ under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 …
Singapore: Recent Developments in Trade Mark Enforcement
January 24, 2018
In recent times, Singapore’s undisputed position as a global leader in shipping and intellectual property has come under substantial challenge …
Philippines: Bureau of Internal Revenue Clarifies Taxes on Offshore Gaming
January 24, 2018
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Revenue Circular No. 102-2017 clarifying the tax imposed on entities engaged in Philippine offshore gaming operations …
UAE VAT Designated Zones Defined
January 24, 2018
A Designated Zone is required to be a specific fenced area with security measures and Customs controls in place …
Canada: New CASL Ruling
January 22, 2018
CRTC Provides Guidance on B2B Messaging and the Due Diligence Defence …
Certificate of Good Conduct Required for all UAE Employment Visas
January 17, 2018
New requirement will be introduced shortly …
India: Foreign Exchange Management Regulation
January 17, 2018
Significant changes for transfer or issue of security to a person resident outside India …
Canada to Revise Tax Voluntary Disclosures Program
January 17, 2018
Effective March 1, 2018: New Regime will Result in Limited Relief for Certain Taxpayers Disclosing Errors and Omissions …
Record number of submissions for In-House Community Counsels of the Year, 2018
January 9, 2018
Over 90 major In-House teams in Asia and the Middle East have submitted to be long-listed …
Canada: Consent is Becoming a Topic of Conversation Again
January 9, 2018
Overview of The Annual Report of The Office of The Privacy Commissioner of Canada …
India: Directors’ duties and liabilities under the Companies Act, 2013
January 9, 2018
Directors must be aware of their role, responsibilities and duties towards the company and its shareholders …
Law Passed Strengthening Consumer Protection in the Philippines
January 9, 2018
On December 19, 2017, the Gift Check Act of 2017 (Republic Act No. 10962) was signed into law …
Thailand Anti-Corruption Update
January 2, 2018
National Anti-Corruption Commission Guidelines to Supplement Section 123/5 of the Organic Act on Counter Corruption …
Casino Covered by Philippine Anti-Money Laundering Laws
January 2, 2018
The Philippine government has expanded anti-money laundering laws to include casinos, including internet and ship-based casinos …